2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 22 complaints for the 2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED3, 54% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 54% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 65% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
A motor mount broke on my 2008 mazdaspeed3 causing the need for replacement on the following parts: transmission two motor mounts bypass valve vehicle wiring harness drivers side axle my dealership took pictures and sent them to mazda. Mazda says the vehicle was over driven and this is why the mount failed. They will not warranty the damages and repairs. The vehicle is less than three months old. The day after the vehicle was purchased there was a noise coming from the vehicle that was abnormal.
While shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear my shift stalk fell off in my hands. I had to turn my emergency blinkers on and pull over without being able to shift gears. I was able to reach below the shift boot and feel the shifting base mechanism to move the car back in to gear once off of the road. I am currently unable to drive the car as the shift control will not stay in place.
Drivetrain & axles problems in other years
- 2013
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